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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 440.52 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 440.52 and 235.84 is: 325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 440.52 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/440.52 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 440.52 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 103,892.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,892.24/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.80

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